CA 95 RN OR - M-F Day Evening

PRIMARY PURPOSE: The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care to meet the needs of the patient and his/her family during the preoperative and intraoperative period. Basic leadership and communication skills are essential to form a working relationship with registered Nurses physicians and ancillary health care personnel. Knowledge of surgical procedures instrumentation and equipment are required to deliver safe nursing care ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Complies with established hospital customer service standards2. Demonstrates knowledge of pathophysiology injuries and development3. Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology as related to the utilization of instruments supplies and equipment4. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions5. Capable of performing all circulating and assigned support duties in a manner that provides high quality and safe surgical patient care6. Demonstrates knowledge of specimen handling during and after surgery7. Capable of performing scrub duties8. Knowledge of proper performance and assembly of surgical instrumentation9. Demonstrates understanding of wound classifications according to AORN and Joint Commission Standards10. Demonstrates an ability to understand and comprehend verbal and written instructions11. Effectively evaluates and documents standards of care for each procedure12. Demonstrates competency in psychomotor skills13. Demonstrates good sterile technique14. Demonstrates a working knowledge of all electrical and power equipment used in the OR 15. Assist anesthesia with the various methods of induction starting and administering IV therapy16. Capable of calculating preparing and administering pharmaceutical preparations17. Performs all documentation of operative record in a timely accurate and concise manner18. Demonstrates an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and unit function and utilizes appropriate resources to manage situations and minimize risk to patient self and colleagues19. Must be available for ON CALL rotation weekend and holiday coverage20. Maintains a positive attitude when adjusting to changes and adapting to the needs of the department21. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified and Advanced Cardiac life Support (ACLS)22. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patient/family rights with respect for dignity and confidentiality23. Communicates effectively with departmental staff to provide continuity of patient care24. Awareness of the religious ethical sexual orientation and cultural differences among the various population groups SECONDARY: 1. Demonstrates cooperation and flexibility in staffing patterns and resolution of staffing conflicts. 2. Willing to work overtime when emergency conditions require additional hours3. Demonstrates an ability to resolve difficult problems promptly and logically4. Participates in data collection for research projects when necessary and appropriate 5. Assumes relief Charge Nurse responsibilities for the functioning of the OR when necessary

Shift: MF Day/Evening

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Operating Room

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS

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